How Can We Help?

 

Central Texas College shares the sorrow and disbelief of the Fort Hood community related to the tragic events of November 5.  We know this is felt very personally by our students, faculty and staff.  Resources are available on campus and off to support those who need assistance. 


On Campus Resources:
Any student, faculty or staff member who needs support at this time should contact the office of Dr. Gerald Mahone-Lewis at (254) 526-1166.  Please leave a message with your contact information and your call will be returned.


The Central Texas College Mental Health Department will be hosting informational sessions “Understanding PTSD”. These sessions are scheduled for:

Monday, November 9th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, November 10th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.;
Thursday, November 12th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and
Friday, November 13th from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – this session is geared specifically towards CTC faculty and staff
These sessions will be held in the CTC Planetarium, Building 152, and are designed to help the Central Texas community understand the dynamics of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in light of the recent tragedy at Fort Hood. The public is invited to attend.

VIDEOS:

Shots Fired Video On Line – Risk Management and the CTC Police Department want to remind all faculty and staff that the Shots Fired video is available for viewing on the CTC web site on the Risk Management page.  In light of the tragic events on Ft Hood, CTC wants to be sure that all of us are as prepared as possible in the event something similar occurs on Campus. PLEASE WATCH THIS SHORT AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO it may prove to keep you safe!  If anyone would like a showing to a class or to employees, please contact Risk Management at 1347 to arrange training. 

**Accessible from CTC main campus only
Shots Fired (Office) **

 


Off Campus Resources:
Fort Hood website:  www.hood.army.mil
Family Hotline: 866-836-2751 or 288-7570


Counseling services available at Killeen Community Center, 2201 East Veterans Memorial Blvd.


Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors:  http://www.taps.org/release.aspx?id=3443

 

Internet resources for PTSD:

National Center for PTSD http://www.ptsd.va.gov/

National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/posttraumaticstressdisorder.html

 

Vet Center Harker Heights, Millers Crossing

254-953-7100

 

Mobile Vet Centers:

 

Clear Creek PX

Warrior Way PX

 

Walmart Killeen

Walmart Copperas Cove

 

Killeen Community Center

WS Young and Veterans Memorial Hwy


The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the US Army will take donations to assist the victims and their families. One hundred percent of all funds received will go to meet these needs.

Donations should be sent to:
AUSA Community Response to 11/5
PO Box 10700
Killeen, TX 765478-0700
Please write on the memo line "Community Response to 11/5"

More information is available at www.forthoodausa.org